The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word DAINTY
I've seen this crossword clue in Independent
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More clues leading to the result DAINTY
- Fine isn't collected by deputy on vacation
- Sweet daughter is not with Yankee
- Particular Democrat isn’t first to yield
- Pretty daughter is not back in play
- Daughter is not unknown to be genteel
- Daughter is not, in conclusion, very elegant
- Pretty fastidious
- Fine isn’t stopping bad boy, ultimately
- Wed perhaps outside – one books small cake?
- Little interest in light delicate food item
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The straight part
We know that "genteel" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case genteel = dainty.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does DAINTY mean?
DAINTY noun- A delicacy (in taste).
- Esteem, honour.
- (Prairies and northwestern Ontario) A fancy cookie, pastry, or square, typically homemade, served at a social event (usually plural).
- An affectionate term of address.
- Excellent; valuable, fine.
- Elegant; delicately small and pretty.
- Fastidious and fussy, especially when eating.